This Victorian Status Symbol is on Display at Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum

Betsy Sweeny June 9, 2021

Today the term status symbol evokes images of designer watches, an electric car, or even expensive sneakers. But in Victorian...

Wheeling Symphony is “Turning Toward Home” with 2021-22 Season

Provided June 8, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2021-22 season, “Turning Toward Home,” which will include a five-concert subscription series in the...

WEEREAD: Hippie Homesteaders

Anna Cipoletti June 8, 2021

A writer and sculptor born in Huntington, Carter Taylor Seaton has long been a part of the arts and crafts...

Hot Properties: 5 Wheeling Homes You Won’t Want to Miss

SponsoredProvided June 7, 2021

This month, we’re featuring homes that feature a variety of styles and locations throughout Wheeling. Are you dreaming of a...

Stifel Crosscurrents Exhibition Attracts Artwork from Across the Mountain State and Beyond

Provided June 5, 2021

Creative freedom, diverse perspectives, talent, camaraderie and recognition are hallmarks of Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents art exhibition at the Stifel...

Partnering for Pride: Orrick Hosts 2021 “Pride in Wheeling Day”

Provided June 4, 2021

Have you missed connecting in the community? If so, we have an opportunity for you to support both community service...

Top Fishing Spots, According to Local Fishing Enthusiasts

Rich Wooding June 4, 2021

If you want to know the best places to wet a line and reel in some big fish in the...

This Wheeling Bridge is the Oldest Surviving Bridge in West Virginia

Emma Wiley June 2, 2021

The Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge has become part of many Wheeling residents’ daily routines, connecting commuters to downtown and...

Local Preservation Program Makes a National Impact

Rich Wooding May 28, 2021

There are countless buildings across the country that require a specific skill set to restore them to their former glory....

WATCH: Restoring the Scottish Rite Cathedral

Wheeling Heritage Media May 27, 2021

For over a century, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons were devoted caretakers of this extraordinary East Wheeling cathedral....

12 Interesting Sights from Inside the Scottish Rite

Bekah Karelis May 27, 2021

For over a century, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons were devoted caretakers of their beloved East Wheeling cathedral....

Win Cicada Art from the Ohio County Public Library

Provided May 25, 2021

What do cicadas and people have in common? People’s University at the Ohio County Public Library is teaming up with...

Is it Wine O’clock in Wheeling? Celebrate National Wine Day on May 25

Jessica Broverman May 25, 2021

Whether you like your wine sweet or dry, red or white – there is a wine for everyone! You might...

Men of Change Organize Community Bike Ride at Heritage Port

Alex Panas May 24, 2021

Warmer weather means bike season in Wheeling, and the Men of Change are kicking it off with a community bike...

Rededication of the Wheeling Doughboy Monument

Provided May 22, 2021

The rededication of Wheeling’s “Spirit of the American Doughboy” monument will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2021...

Secret Gardens Tour and Outdoor Garden Market June 12

Provided May 21, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. (May 18, 2021) – The Museums Committee of Oglebay Institute is once again hosting its popular garden tour...

Dozens of Wheeling Individuals Identified Through History’s Mysteries Project

Emma Wiley May 21, 2021

In February 2021, Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library teamed up to reach out to the Wheeling...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Serenades Live Audiences in Chamber Orchestra Season Finale

Provided May 20, 2021

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the final concert of its 2020-2021 chamber orchestra series, The Driehorst Family Foundation presents SoundBites...

WATCH: Progress at The Fort Henry Club

Wheeling Heritage Media May 19, 2021

When the doors first opened at the Fort Henry Club on December 23, 1890, it was the definition of luxury....

YWCA Takes Boutique to the Streets on May 22

Provided May 18, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. – May 13, 2021 – YWCA Wheeling’s Y Not Repeat Boutique is holding a sidewalk sale on May...

Wheeling’s Real Life M*A*S*H Couple

Emma Wiley May 17, 2021

While many people have undoubtedly watched the wildly popular 70s sitcom, M*A*S*H, most probably don’t realize that Wheeling has its...

WPHS Students Share Their Definitions of Home

Provided May 15, 2021

If you read our previous article, “A Love Letter to Wheeling, My Home” by Michael Romick, then you know he...

A Love Letter to Wheeling, My Home

Michael Romick May 14, 2021

It is a foggy Friday morning as I prepare to teach one of my favorite lessons to my eleventh-grade students...

Spring Has Sprung at Russell Nesbitt’s GROW Greenhouse

Jennifer Materkoski May 12, 2021

Spring is officially underway and many around the Ohio Valley are looking to freshen up their landscaping and curb appeal...

Celebrate Bugs and People at the Library’s Latest People’s University Series

Provided May 11, 2021

What do cicadas and people have in common? Both are re-emerging and reuniting this summer. Inspired by the return of...

City of Wheeling’s Bike Share Ready for Riders

Provided May 11, 2021

WHEELING, W.VA. – With the onset of spring and warmer temperatures, the City of Wheeling’s bike share program is ready...

Solving History’s Mysteries: Nurses Edition

Emma Wiley May 11, 2021

Do you recognize any of these people? These are all historic photos of Wheeling people, places, and things that need...

West Virginia Makes Historic Tax Credit Incentive Permanent

Provided May 10, 2021

West Virginia’s historic tax rehabilitation credit is now permanent. Gov. Jim Justice recently signed the bi-partisan bill, which provides a...

The Day All of Wheeling’s Street Names Changed

Emma Wiley May 10, 2021

Can you imagine the chaos if all of the street names and house numbers changed in Wheeling? The confusion, the...

WEEREAD: Memorializing Motherhood: Anna Jarvis and the Struggle for Control of Mother’s Day

Anna Cipoletti May 8, 2021

On May 8, 1914, the United States Congress officially designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and the...

Farm Fresh: Check Out Grow Ohio Valley’s Spring Programs

Ayron Walker May 7, 2021

As spring begins to blossom in Appalachia, it means more opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy hobbies like gardening. Here...

Ohio County Food Security Team Expands Local Food Access

Provided May 6, 2021

Wheeling, WV – While 2020 demonstrated the need for new and innovative ways to provide food to people in need,...

Wheeling Camping Enthusiasts Share Their Favorite Local Campgrounds

Jennifer Materkoski May 5, 2021

As the weather turns warmer and summer closes in, many outdoor hobbyists are coming into their favorite time of year....

West Virginia Community Can Discover Recovery in a Judgement Free Zone

Provided May 4, 2021

Wheeling, W Va. – The Community Impact Coalition and partners are hosting Discover Recovery as a virtual event on May...

Hot Properties: 5 Wheeling Homes Ready for Porch-Sitting Season

SponsoredProvided May 3, 2021

Looking for a new home in Wheeling? For many folks, porches become the summer outdoor family room. Every spring, homeowners...

Butch Maxwell Directs Killer Comedy at Towngate

Provided April 30, 2021

WHEELING, W.Va. (April 27, 2021) – – Comedic tales of revenge, blackmail, sex, money and jealousy are themes in Towngate...

Will Wheeling See Cicadas This Summer?

Natalie Kovacs April 30, 2021

In the coming weeks, billions of cicadas will emerge from the ground in search of a mate. It’s expected to...

West Liberty University Students to Perform Music in the Park

Provided April 29, 2021

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., April 27, 2021 — The hills will come alive with the sounds of music Weekend of April...

Make Wheeling Shine Event Slated for May 1; Volunteers Needed

Provided April 28, 2021

WHEELING, W.VA. – The City of Wheeling’s Department of Parks & Recreation is recruiting volunteers for its third annual Make...

Help Us Solve History’s Mysteries!: Baseball Edition

Emma Wiley April 28, 2021

A Partnership Between Weelunk, Archiving Wheeling, and the Ohio County Public Library Archives Do you recognize any of these people?...

Bethany College Students Celebrate Earth Day with a Week of Activities

Anna Cipoletti April 27, 2021

In celebration of Earth Week, Bethany College’s new “Greener Bethany” club hosted a week-long slate of environmental-related events from April...

Nonprofits Work Together to Celebrate Good News in Ohio County

Provided April 26, 2021

Contact: Claudia Raymer, Executive Director Phone: 304-232-5600 E-Mail: ohiocountyfrn@yahoo.com Wheeling, WV The Ohio County Family Resource Network has partnered with...

Three of the Funkiest Contests in Wheeling’s History

Emma Wiley April 26, 2021

What is the weirdest contest that you’ve ever competed in? Throughout Wheeling’s history, there have been some funky contests—from twin-matching...

How an Ohio Valley Resident Became Black Baseball’s First Historian

Emma Wiley April 23, 2021

Baseball is back in full swing for the season, and many of us are ready to take to the field...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Presents Musician Takeover Concert Event with Crowd-funded Bonus

Provided April 21, 2021

(Wheeling, WV) Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the second concert of its spring chamber orchestra series, The Driehorst Family Foundation...

WEEREAD: Strange as This Weather Has Been

Anna Cipoletti April 21, 2021

Told in alternating viewpoints by matriarch Lace Ricker See and her three eldest children, Ann Pancake’s debut novel Strange as...

Spring Cleaning? How the Clean Blockers of the 1940s Can Inspire Today’s Volunteers

Emma Wiley April 19, 2021

As flowers are blooming, seasonal allergies are flourishing, and warmer weather is in the air…so is spring cleaning. Today, members...

Spring is Ramp Season in Wheeling

Alex Panas April 16, 2021

For most people, the first signs of spring are birds chirping and flowers blooming. But in West Virginia, we know...

All Aboard!: The Streetcar Trolleys that Changed Wheeling

Emma Wiley April 14, 2021

Seventy-one years ago, on April 14, 1948, the last streetcar of Wheeling made its final trip—its last day overshadowed by...

COVID-19: A Year of Reflection and Finding Small Joys

Courtney Chase April 12, 2021

As I waited for the first dose of my COVID-19 vaccine, it was as if the entire year of viral...